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Atewa dinospiders are part of an arachnid lineage that's hardly changed in 300 million years—before dinosaurs walked the Earth. Satanic Leaf Tailed Gecko, Big Spiders, Living Fossil, Forest Reserves, Larvae, Creepy Crawlies, Termites, Science And Nature
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Atewa dinospiders are part of an arachnid lineage that's hardly changed in 300 million years—before dinosaurs walked the Earth.
Polly the Mexican Red-Kneed Bird-eating spider Scary Spiders, Mexican Red Knee, Animals Bugs
Polly the Mexican Red-Kneed Bird-Eating Spider (and lovely she was too)
Polly the Mexican Red-Kneed Bird-eating spider
The Brazilian wandering spider (Phoneutria nigriventer) might be the most deadly.  this formidable arachnid is thought to be responsible for more human deaths than any other spider.  Found in warm, damp regions of Brazil, northern Argentina and Uruguay, the wandering spider carries a potent neurotoxin that can cause loss of muscle control, breathing problems and severe pain.  The venom has a peculiar side effect on male victims, causing painful erections lasting for hours. Dangerous Spiders, Dangerous Animals, Cnidaria, Brazilian Wandering Spider, Bug Exterminator, Poisonous Spiders, Spider Venom, Spider Webs
The Spider Awards: Wired.com’s Arachnid Hall of Fame
The Brazilian wandering spider (Phoneutria nigriventer) might be the most deadly. this formidable arachnid is thought to be responsible for more human deaths than any other spider. Found in warm, damp regions of Brazil, northern Argentina and Uruguay, the wandering spider carries a potent neurotoxin that can cause loss of muscle control, breathing problems and severe pain. The venom has a peculiar side effect on male victims, causing painful erections lasting for hours.
White Widow Spider - Latrodectus pallidus - This species of spider of the family Theridiidae is commonly found throughout North Africa, the Middle East  Central Asia, although when compared to other widow species in the same areas, it is more rare - Its color ranges from beige to white, darker legs than body and no bright red markings Poisonous Animals, Wildlife Animals, Beautiful Creatures, Animals Beautiful, Black Widow Spider, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Moms Favorite
Black widow spiders travel to UK
White Widow Spider - Latrodectus pallidus - This species of spider of the family Theridiidae is commonly found throughout North Africa, the Middle East Central Asia, although when compared to other widow species in the same areas, it is more rare - Its color ranges from beige to white, darker legs than body and no bright red markings
False Widow Spider - Steatoda nobilis - Climate change blamed for plague of 10 MILLION killer spiders in UK - It is Britain's most poisonous spider, but only bites when threatened. Elderly people, children, infirm and those allergic to the toxins face the gravest threat, while relatively healthy adults will suffer localized pain and swelling - Note the white skull markings on its back Creepy Spider, Spider Art, Scary, Spider Eating, Types Of Spiders, Science Practices, Bob Geldof
Black widow spiders travel to UK
False Widow Spider - Steatoda nobilis - Climate change blamed for plague of 10 MILLION killer spiders in UK - It is Britain's most poisonous spider, but only bites when threatened. Elderly people, children, infirm and those allergic to the toxins face the gravest threat, while relatively healthy adults will suffer localized pain and swelling - Note the white skull markings on its back
The Is A REAL Spider, The Size Of A 16" inner Plate. Named Promptly, The Goliath.... SCARY. Life Science Activities, Science Teaching Resources, Science Lessons, Teaching Ideas, Giant Spider, Spider Web, Scary Bugs
Science Lesson: Interview a Spider
The Is A REAL Spider, The Size Of A 16" inner Plate. Named Promptly, The Goliath.... SCARY.
camel spider Spider Fact, Nope Spider, Les Reptiles, Amphibians
Camel Spider | Wind Scorpion | Sun Spider Facts
camel spider
Its huge, fast, venomous and the size of a human face. For some, Poecilotheria rajaei, a giant tarantula discovered recently in Sri Lanka, is the stuff of nightmares. Tiger Species, Endangered Species
PHOTOS: Giant Venomous Tarantula Discovered
Its huge, fast, venomous and the size of a human face. For some, Poecilotheria rajaei, a giant tarantula discovered recently in Sri Lanka, is the stuff of nightmares.
Scientists have unearthed a completely new species of spider hiding in sand dunes on the Israel-Jordan border.    With a legspan that stretches 5.5 inches, the spider, called Cerbalus aravensis, is the biggest of its type in the Middle East. Real Spiders, Big Scary, Huntsman Spider, Spider Species
Giant Spider Species Discovered in Middle Eastern Sand Dunes
Scientists have unearthed a completely new species of spider hiding in sand dunes on the Israel-Jordan border. With a legspan that stretches 5.5 inches, the spider, called Cerbalus aravensis, is the biggest of its type in the Middle East.
˚Known as Camel Spider, Wind Scorpion or Sun Spider Weird Insects, Weird Animals, Animals And Pets, Scorpions In Arizona, Belle Nature
˚Known as Camel Spider, Wind Scorpion or Sun Spider
More Pink-Toe. I decided when I get a spider, I'm naming it Bitsy as in the Itsy Bitsy Spider. Pet Tarantula, Tarantula Enclosure, Garden Spider
More Pink-Toe. I decided when I get a spider, I'm naming it Bitsy as in the Itsy Bitsy Spider.
Shockingly Gorgeous Brazilian Pinkbloom #TARANTULA Wows with its Purple Hue! -The Featured Creature Cute Animals, Wild Animals
Shockingly Gorgeous Brazilian Pinkbloom #TARANTULA Wows with its Purple Hue! -The Featured Creature
An egg sac. Spider Eggs
An egg sac.
Poor thing! Fungal infection causes tarantula to grow antlers  This image may look like something dreamed up for a surreal horror movie, but it's a real horror for the tarantula in question. This unfortunate arachnid is infected with Cordyceps, a parasitic fungus that replaces its host's tissue with its own. Zombies, Art Macabre, Cordyceps Fungus, Le Tibet, Les Parasites, Real Horror, Slime Mould, Mushroom Fungi, Fungal Infection
Fungal infection causes tarantula to grow antlers
Poor thing! Fungal infection causes tarantula to grow antlers This image may look like something dreamed up for a surreal horror movie, but it's a real horror for the tarantula in question. This unfortunate arachnid is infected with Cordyceps, a parasitic fungus that replaces its host's tissue with its own.